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Digital authoritarianism in Africa is evolving

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AFRICA

However, the same digital technologies have provided illiberal governments with powerful means of controlling citizens and stifling dissent, making repression more pervasive and…

Libyan economy will be slow to recover

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LIBYA

The prospects for the Libyan economy.

Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets

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JORDAN

The plan set outs ambitious targets that aim to invigorate the economy over the coming decade. The total investment required is projected at JOD41.4bn (USD57.6bn), of which more…

Commercial takeovers will strengthen Syria’s Assad

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SYRIA

A central figure is Yassar Ibrahim, who has been connected to takeovers at Latakia container terminal and in the telecoms sector. Ownership of Syriatel, one of Syria’s most…

Chinese investment will fuel Israeli security concerns

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ISRAEL

Chinese companies have made several recent investments in Israeli infrastructure projects, and technology has also emerged as a focus of a growing bilateral relationship as China…

Tehran may further restrict foreign social media

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IRAN

This comes as conservative-drafted legislation aims to increase use of local alternatives to facilitate new restrictions on foreign social media providers. The recent presidential…

Lebanese protests will tighten the economic trap

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LEBANON

Lebanon’s debt is reaching unsustainable levels, meaning politicians can no longer delay addressing longstanding structural fiscal and current account deficits. However, public…

Iran’s state can manage intensified new-model protests

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IRAN

In November, farmers gathered in Isfahan to complain about water scarcity. Teachers, miners, pensioners and municipal workers have also protested in recent months against a…

Obama visit will boost, slightly, US-Africa ties

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US/AFRICA

Obama's personal connections to Kenya have ensured that this trip has received much more attention than usual presidential journeys. However, the impact of these visits has been…

Egypt's e-commerce will grow, albeit slower than hoped

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EGYPT

Egyptian e-commerce.